Head Chef (Hotel)

This 47 bedroom hotel is situated in the seaside town of Lossiemouth in Moray. This family owned hotel is currently looking to revitalise its food and beverage offering and is looking to recruit a Head Chef who can balance the day to day needs of a busy traditional hotel alongside that of a brasserie / bistro style offering. The hotel boasts a large function room catering for up to 140 guests, and caters for the busy tourist market in the summer months along with regular corporate and leisure markets. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced head chef looking to establish their reputation and exhibit a passion for food.  

Purpose:
This is an ideal opportunity for a Head Chef to implement their Menu, Food Style, Systems and Standards from the beginning with the revitalisation and re-launch of the hotels Food and Beverage offering.

Responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen, including co-ordinating the activities and training for all chefs and kitchen personnel to ensure a safe, efficient and profitable service. 

Maximise the profitability of the Kitchen operation through effective cost controls. 

Maintain consistent standards of service, ensuring customer satisfaction while creating a work environment that supports the organisational values. 

Key Responsibilities:
Manage, supervise, and participate in the preparation of food for all food & beverage offerings

Ensure that all food is produced in a timely and efficient manner and meets the highest standards of taste, quality and presentation.
Assist with developing new menus based on food trends, regional tastes and client request.
Track food costs and assist in the development of departmental budgets.

Ability to manage the varying aspects of the hotels day to day business alongside a busy non resident aspect.

Ensure implementation of effective cost controls without compromising standards of service.
Ensure adequate resource planning and effective recruitment of kitchen team members.
Set and review departmental objectives and provide performance feedback through appraisal process and job chats.
Ensure awareness and compliance with all Health & Safety work practices.
Ensure support of the organisational core values (Patrons, People, Product and Profit) at all times.